Close but no cigar


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Close but no cigar : Phrases



Meaning:

Nearly achieving success, but not quite.


Example:

That free throw was close but no cigar.


Origin:

Carnival games of skill, particularly shooting games, once gave out cigars as a prize. A contestant that did not quite hit the target was close, but did not get a cigar.

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